Weather forecast for the Sultan's Trail: Belgrade → Sofia in April

In April, the weather on the Sultan's Trail from Belgrade to Sofia showcases a variety of conditions. As the month progresses, temperatures generally rise, with highs ranging from 8°C to 29°C and lows from -2°C to 18°C. Early in the month, moderate to heavy rain is common, particularly in Belgrade, but drier, sunnier conditions occasionally break through. The mid-month brings a mix of cloudy and sunny days with intermittent rain showers and temperatures fluctuating. Towards the end of the month, as the trail moves closer to Sofia, the weather patterns stabilize with periods of sunshine and milder rain showers.

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Start date
Apr 16
Start town
Belgrade
End date
May 11
End town
Sofia
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
26
Total distance
556 km
Daily distance
21.4 km
Average high
19°C
Average low
8°C
Average precipitation
2.0 mm/day

April opens with mixed weather in Belgrade, featuring days of both sunshine and rain. Highs fluctuate from 8°C to 26°C, and lows range from 0°C to 12°C. Moderate rain is frequent early, but some sunnier days are scattered throughout.

Moving towards Avala and Grocka, the weather remains unpredictable, with moderate precipitation and occasional sun. Highs vary between 9°C to 23°C. Grocka's conditions reflect a similar pattern, with rain mixing with sunny spells, and highs ranging from 9°C to 23°C.

In Smederevo, conditions improve slightly with more frequent sunny spells breaking through along with moderate showers. The temperatures hover between 8°C and 27°C, maintaining a mild, albeit erratic pattern.

As the trail extends towards Mihajlovac and Smederevska Palanka, it continues to experience a combination of heavy rain and sunny intervals, with highs transitioning from 5°C to 28°C. Heavy rain recurs but clears in bursts of sunshine, carrying temperatures from cooler days up to milder evenings.

By the time the trail reaches Niš, the weather steadies somewhat with moderate showers against a backdrop of partly cloudy to cloudy skies. Highs here adjust to between 9°C to 26°C, comprised of gloomy starts leading into a hopeful turnout by dusk.

As April nears its end and the trail approaches Sofia, a consistent mix occurs with periodic sun peeking through, alternating between heavy rain showers. The temperatures stabilize with highs from 11°C to 27°C, marking a comfortable ending to the route's transitional weather phases.

This overview is for an early April start, walking the standard stages.
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